That's hard to say. Not necessarily. PH is a bit high also. Are you getting decent flow with that HOB filter?

I am getting a variety of flow spots with this filter. There is high flow in the middle and upper part of the tank. Medium flow on the middle sides of the tank, and lower flow at the bottom sides of the tank. I Also have it on the lower flow option now, so I can increase flow.

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